Delaware House adopts resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month

The Delaware House of Representatives on April 15 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 112 recognizing April 2026 as Fair Housing Month.

Representative Johnson introduced the resolution, citing the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and saying the state has expanded protections to prohibit discrimination on the basis of creed, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity and housing status. "Fair housing isn't just about preventing discrimination, it's about making sure people have access to safe, stable, and affordable places to live," Representative Johnson said.

The Chief Clerk read the resolution by title as part of the third and final reading. The Speaker called for a voice vote; "The ayes have it," the Speaker announced, and the House declared the resolution passed.

Representative Johnson framed the measure as both a commemoration and a reminder of ongoing housing challenges in Delaware, noting rising rents and shortages of affordable homes that leave some households spending more than half their income on housing. The resolution is symbolic and ceremonial: it declares the observance and recognizes continuing efforts by state agencies and partners to expand fair access to housing.

Members in the chamber also acknowledged housing agency staff and advocates who were present for the observance, including representatives from the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Division of Aging and Resources.

The House recessed to committee hearings at the close of the session; the resolution was recorded as passed in the House on April 15, 2026.